by webmaster FAB | Jun 1, 2011 | event, News, Uncategorized
‘Terang’ is the theme given to xxiii Annual Architectural Workshop 2011 host by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai. This is one of most anticipated event in the academia of architecture in Malaysia and the region. Overall about 600 participants are expected from 22 institutions in Malaysia and the region. The Architectural Workshop has grown as an event that encourage exchange of ideas and knowledge, expression of opinions in various issues among participants, strengthening ties between the various architecture student communities and opportunities to interact with various parties that are involved in the architectural profession.
A common criticism is that universities have been regarded as detached from the community. They always claimed the world, not its host city, as its domain. This has sparked an idea to highlight the theme Terang! as a symbol of hope to re-enlighten the soul of Johor Bahru, one of the most successful empire in its region during early 16th century. The 23 Architectural Workshop tries to bridge this gap by organizing series of community participation activities in the Historical Johor Bahru city center. It may be a small step taken, but participants will be exposed to organize activities to the public, involving the public as partners of their creative ideas and making them to understand the importance of community participation in design activities.
Our sincere gratitude and acknowledgement to Department of Architecture, UTM; Unit Hal Ehwal Mahasiswa, UTM; Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM); Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA); Institute Sultan Iskandar, UTM and various contributors for their support and contributions to organize this event. Our heartfelt gratitude to our Platinum sponsor Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd for their generosity and contribution.
by webmaster FAB | May 28, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
On 27th May 2011, Dr Hisyam Rasidi and Dr Ismail Said delivered two lectures at Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang in Indonesia. Dr Hisyam explained on Sustainable Development: A Lesson from Science City and Dr Ismail talked on Placeness and Placelessness in Urban Context: An Overview on Urban Sustainability.The audience include academics and undergraduates from Department of Architecture. Apart from sharing knowledge with academics and students from Sriwijaya, the talks generate networking between Sriwijaya and UTM including the opportunity to conduct joint studio project; Landscape Urban Design studio for the coming semester.
by webmaster FAB | May 9, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Recently, a group of 27 second year landscape architecture students from Faculty of Built Environment, UTM have conducted a study and produced a comprehensive Landscape Master Plan proposal for FELDA Tenggaroh 1 in Mersing, Johor. This community service is for the benefit of local community towards improving their environmental wellbeing. As for the students, they are compelled to do so by the school as part of academic requirements, in lieu of SBL 2046: Landscape Community Design Studio.
This program is deliberately planned to connect servicing the community different environmental context with started learning outcomes: “to practice analytical skills and criticism in real landscape community through establishing enquiry by design; understand and apply an aspect of landscape planning and design, addressing an ecological , sustainable and livable community planning approaches.”
Two lecturers worked as studio masters cum. experts attest to the requirement of engaging students in conducting site visits and survey, data inventory, analysis and synthesis prior to establishing design concept, schematic and final master plan together with details on technical and construction drawings. Several conceptual themes such as Green Heart and Eco-village were proposed as an alternative development gearing towards greening for more social-recreational opportunities and conserving the existing ecology, natural resources for the sustainable community living respectively.
The Day present our Final Master Plan To Felda Tenggaroh 1
The holistic approach is to ensure high quality service learning judging from the overwhelming support during the presentation and exhibition held at the community hall . Finally, the students and the community as well as the FELDA Authority seem to benefit from this program of high commitment, team work, sharing and fun, making community service an effective learning tool.
by webmaster FAB | Apr 23, 2011 | event, Uncategorized
On the 29th of April 2011, the Department of Landscape Architecture will be having the semester’s design portfolio day. A total of 165 students from Year 1 to Year 4 will present their drawings at their respective studios or at the Exhibition Hall in Block B03, Faculty of Built Environment. The project themes for the studios are as follow:
1. 1SBL at Level 1 Block 07: Landscape as Art by Dr Hasanuddin’s studio
2. 1SBL at Level 1 Block 07: Landscape for Fun Learning by Dr Sapura’s studio
3. 2SBL at Level 2 Block 05: Landscape for Correction Centers by Dr Jamil and Farid’s studio
4. 2SBL at Level 2 Block 05: FELDA Community Landscape by Dr Sarofil and Dr Sirima’s studio
5. 3SBL at Gallery Block 11: Landscape Resource Assessment and Planning for District of Kota Tinggi by Wan, Ahmad Long, Dr Hamidah and Mahanum’s studio
6. 4SBL at Exhibition Hall at Block 03: Final Comprehensive Projects presented by 31 students
All students and academics are invited to view the drawings from 9am to 4pm in the aforementioned venues.
by webmaster FAB | Apr 18, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Oleh Prof. Madya Zakaria Yusof
2011/04/18
SERAMAI 34 mahasiswa Sarjana Muda Ukur Bahan dan Sarjana Muda Sains Pembinaan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru menyertai persidangan tahunan “International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates”, kelolaan Universiti Sains Malaysia, berlangsung di Thailand, baru-baru ini.
Persidangan tahunan anjuran bersama The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) dan Pertubuhan Juruukur Malaysia (ISM) itu bertujuan memperkukuhkan jaringan pelajar di rantai Asia.
Program bertemakan “Surveyors of the Future: The Challanges of Change” diharap menjadi pemangkin kepada usaha meningkatkan interaksi dan bertukar hasil penyelidikan dan pengalaman peserta.
Antara universiti yang menghantar penyertaan ialah Universiti Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Universiti Taylor’s, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong), Chongqing University (China), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China), Assumption University of Thailand dan Thammasat University (Thailand).
Sebanyak 18 kertas kerja dibentangkan pada lima sidang selari. Lima kertas kerja disampaikan wakil industri iaitu daripada Sr Datuk Mani Usilappan (RICS), Professor Mike Riley (Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom (UK)), Professor Roger Flanagan (University of Reading, UK), Sr Ahmad Suhaimi Abdul Majid (RICS) and Sr Dr Adi Irfan Che Ani (ISM).
Pada persidangan kali ini, UTM diwakili empat pelajar tahun akhir Sarjana Muda Ukur Bahan iaitu: Chong Yaw Fatt, Nur Farah Farhana Rasid, Tan Choon Boon dan Joanna Tay Yuan Ju.
Masing-masing membentangkan kertas kerja hasil projek penyelidikan prasiswazah mereka. UTM memenangi tiga daripada lima anugerah “Anugerah Pembentang Terbaik”.
Joanna diumumkan sebagai pemenang “Special Mention Paper Award” dengan kertas kerja bertajuk “Anticipating Issues Concerning Disputes in Statuotary Adjudication under Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) in Malaysia”.
Sumber : Berita Harian Online
by webmaster FAB | Mar 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
UTM’s Quantity Surveying and Construction students attended the annual conference which is jointly organized by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS,UK) and the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), hosted by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang on 18th -19th March 2011.
RICS is the leading organisation of its kind in the world for surveying professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental fields. The RICS accredits over 500 surveying programs all over the world. ISM is a national professional body incorporating four surveying disciplines, namely: Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Geomatic & Land Surveying and Property & Valuation Surveying.
With the theme “Surveyors of the Future: The Challanges of Change”, the conference aimed at accelerating networking amongst surveying students in the Asia region and provide an important platform for students to interact and exchange research findings and practical experience. The conference has grown over the years and at this year’s gathering, over 400 students participated. The universities involved include USM, UTM, UM, UiTM, UTAR (KL Campus), UTR (Kampar Campus), Taylor’s University College, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong), Chongqing University (China), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China), Assumption University of Thailand (Thailand) and Thammasat University (Thailand). There were 18 papers presented by the undergraduate students in 5 parallel sessions. In addition, there were 5 papers presented by industry representatives and academicians during the plenary session. They were PP Sr Dato’ Mani Usilappan (RICS), Professor Mike Riley (Liverpool John Moores University, UK), Professor Roger Flanagan (University of Reading, UK), Sr Ahmad Suhaimi Abdul Majid (RICS) and Sr Dr. Adi Irfan Che Ani (ISM).
UTM was represented by 4 final year students of the Quantity Surveying program: Chong Yaw Fatt, Nur Farah Farhana Rasid, Tan Choon Boon and Joanna Tay Yuan Ju who presented their undergraduate projects at the conference. UTM won 3 out of 5 “Best Presenter Awards” and Joanna Tay Yuan Ju also won the “Special Mention Paper Award” with her paper entitled “Anticipating Issues Concerning Disputes in Statuotary Adjudication under Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) in Malaysia”. The winners each received a trophy and certificate from the organizers. Besides that, UTM also won the “Best Performance Award” during the Pre-Conference Dinner through their ‘Kipas’ dance performance. It was a great achievement for UTM in this annual conference.
